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Botox for a 70-year-old?

asked 2 years ago by Mood in Austin, TX
Latest answer by Jeffrey Roth, MD
Question viewed 3,178 times
Tags: age 65-74

I'm 70 years old and never had the treatment. Is there any reason I should not have Botox at this age?

19 answers to Botox for a 70-year-old?

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No problem with Botox in a 70-year-old

Hi Mood. The question for us is not your age, but how good a fit you are for the procedures. There does come a time in a patients life where the wrinkles caused by muscle contraction, combined with sagging or drooping skin, will cause us to recommend a facelift vs. injectable procedures such as Botox. Without seeing you, it's impossible to say what we would recommend, but provided you are a good candidate, there's no problem at all using Botox after 70. Good luck.
Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.celibre.com

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Botox at 70

 Age70 is not a contraindication for botox use. After age 65 is off-label based on FDA indications, however. As long as your health is good and you are a good candidate and you don't have the any conflicting contraindications (discussed with your doctor) you should be feel okay about using it.   
Amir M. Karam, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drkaram.com

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Botox for 70 year old.

The chronological age (70) is less of a factor than your overall health.  The original studies done on Botox did not include people over 65.  Your doctor may tell you that it would in that case be an "off label" use.  Having said that, Botox has an excellent record as being safe and effective.  The other thing is have the doctor see what modality might be best for you, (Botox, a filler like Restylane or Juvederm, etc).  Together you will come up... more
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Botox at 70

So long as you do not have any of the contraindications to treatment with Botox and have realistic expectations about what Botox can and cannot do for your wrinkles, you will be very happy with your treatment results. Be sure to consult with an experienced facial plastic surgeon. Discuss what you want to accomplish and they can let you know what your options are, including Botox. Good Luck!
Anifat Balogun, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox at any age

Although the company doesn’t have a formal approval for your age, there is no medical reason that you couldn’t have treatment.   Unless it would increase the chance of a droop due to a weak forehead, which in turn could cause lowering of the upper eyelids.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Botox is okay at 70

Go for it!  Botox can address your wrinkle concerns as it can for anyone else.  Just be sure to mention to your plastic surgeon if you're taking any sort of blood thinner medications as you may have more bruising if you do.  Otherwise, you should be just fine.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Botox in a 70-year-old

One of my early Botox patients was 70, but had skin that she had protected from the sun for a long time. When her results were lasting longer than most, I finally found out her secret. She was using tape to "iron out" her slowly reoccuring glabella lines. I presumed this is a similar response as those who have benefit from the Frownies product.
Ann Lott, MD

Lincoln Dermatologist
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Botox expectations

For anyone, especially someone like yourself, it's important to have the correct expectations on what a technique can produce. I agree with our colleagues that your age doesn't disqualify you from trying Botox, however your injector should discuss the following with you. If you have had longstanding scowl lines or if you are male, you may require a higher dosage and or a filler to plump up the line which has been etched on the forehead skin. If you are treating the horizontal forehead... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+1

Botox in old age

If you do not suffer from a neurological disorder such as myasthenia gravis and do not have any swallowing or speech disorder then you can have Botox done at age 70 Regards
Tanveer Janjua, MD

Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon
+1

Age limit for BOTOX?

Age itself is only a number. If your general health is good, and you have a consult with an experienced BOTOX provider who recommends it then consider proceeding. The initial FDA studies for approval did not include patients over 65, so your provider will tell you it is considered "off-label" use. I have many patients over 65 who are pleased with their BOTOX treatments.
John E. Gross, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+1

You can have Botox at any age

You would certainly benefit from consulting with a physician that performs Botox administration on a regular basis. Botox can be very effective in treating wrinkles of the forehead, brow, crow's feet, glabella and neck cords. There is no upper age limit for treatment with Botox; if you are in good health and desire nonsurgical facial rejuvenation, Botox may be precisely what you're looking for. Hope this helps - all the best.
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+1

Package insert states product is indicated for less than 65 but it is still effective over 65.

I do not see any contraindications but you may be referring to the package insert which suggests that it be used in younger patients (<65). There was some concern that older patients may have less receptors and therefore be less responsive. As per their exact words: "Analysis of the limited number of patients 65 years or older suggested a lower treatmentassociated response compared to patients less than 65 years of age." For this reason, Botox is recommended for patients less... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Botox and the 70 Year Old Face

Hi Mood, Go ahead and enjoy a treatment. Sometimes younger patients such as yourself may require a few extra units to get the full effect of the treatment. If you have glabellar lines (the "11's" between your eye brows), be sure to ask your injecting physician to inject a little hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm) at the same time. Good luck and be well young lady. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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70 is not too old for BOTOX.

If your forehead wrinkles are too deep, then your doctor may make other recommendations. As long as you do not have any neurological diseases, your age is not a reason to avoid BOTOX. You should consult a board-certified dermatologist of facial plastic surgeon for more specific advice. I hope this helps, and best regards.
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Botox at 70

Botox can certainly be used on patients at your age.  You have to be carefully evaluated because sometimes Botox is given to patients in their forehead and then they complain of brow ptosis( clear indication for a brow lift). Certainly it could benefit the crow's feet area and the glabella region.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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You may get Botox tx if your doctor recommends

 The main reason for the age limit is the skin elasticity. If patient has poor skin tone,the result of the botox will be limited . Your doctor after careful examination of your skin and your desires will be able to give you the best recommendation.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Discuss it with your doctor, but we have patients who have Botox at age 70

Hello The initial Botox trials and FDA clearance calls for an upper age limit of 65. However, Botox is used off label in patients older than 65 as long as there are no contraindications.  I would suggest at least getting a consultation and finding out all the pros and cons. Best of luck.
Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
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Indicated for 65 or younger

BOTOX is indicated for those 65 and under. This does not mean that you can not have BOTOX administered off label. After all, any cosmetic usage of BOTOX aside from glabellar correction is "off-label". However, your physician should be a bit more wary in your case. Since performing BOTOX I have had two major complications ( both of course lasted only about 6 weeks). One was a quaz (a left lid ptosis (drop), and the other was a severe brow drop in a 78 year old lady. She had... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Botox Cosmetic for 70-year old

Age is not a limiting factor for Botox Cosmetic. As long as your medical health is stable, and you have no contraindications, you may receive Botox treatments. Speak with a specialist providing Botox Cosmetic to perform an examination, including comprehensive medical history, to determine if Botox Cosmetic is appropriate for you.
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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